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Rapper Swizz Beatz is being sued over $7.3M linked to the 1MDB Scandal

13/11/2025

Overview

  • Liquidators for entities tied to Malaysia’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) have filed a lawsuit in New York against rapper and producer Swizz Beatz (real name Kasseem Dean), alleging he received $7.3 million in stolen funds from fugitive financier Jho Low, the alleged mastermind behind the global corruption scheme. [globalinve…review.com]

The Allegations

  • Who is involved?
    • Swizz Beatz and his companies: Swizz Beatz Productions Inc. and Monza Studios Inc.
    • Jho Low, accused of siphoning billions from Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. [digitalmusicnews.com]
  • What is alleged?
    • Between 2012 and 2014, Low allegedly transferred $7.3 million to Dean and his companies through shell entities Affinity Equity International Partners Limited and Alsen Chance Holdings Limited.
    • Payments included $1.5M in September 2012, $1M and $800K in October 2012, and further transfers through 2014. [yahoo.com]

Legal Context

  • The lawsuit claims these transfers were fraudulent and part of a scheme that diverted billions intended for Malaysian development projects into luxury assets, art, and celebrity connections.
  • Swizz Beatz previously surrendered an Andy Warhol painting gifted by Low to the U.S. Department of Justice, but liquidators now seek recovery of cash transfers. [digitalmusicnews.com]

Court Developments

  • A New York federal judge recently refused to dismiss the $7.3M lawsuit, citing “badges of fraud” such as the close relationship between Dean and Low and the use of hollow entities for transfers. [usaherald.com]
  • Dean denies knowing the source of the funds and is fighting the claim. [globalinve…review.com]

Why This Matters

  • The case highlights the global reach of the 1MDB scandal, which has implicated bankers, celebrities, and luxury markets worldwide. Malaysian authorities and court-appointed liquidators continue to pursue assets for the benefit of the Malaysian people. [digitalmusicnews.com]

Further Reading

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